There’s quite literally nothing less glamorous than cleaning the loo. It’s a simple fact of life that all humans need to use bathrooms, and all bathrooms require regular cleaning. This may seem like a rather obvious statement, but it’s something that a large proportion of men, and sometimes women, in their early 20s to 30s need to hear plainly.
Despite the odd passive-aggressive statement here and there, we don’t entirely begrudge those who don’t know how to properly maintain a bathroom here at ES Best, for it’s relatively easy to breeze through life without ever having to give it a proper go.
Realistically, we’d rather our readers not run the risk of creating chlorine gas by mixing detergents and scrubbing bleach without any know-how.
Luckily, we’ve curated a vast selection of in-depth articles for all things cleaning – from dedicated guides to hoovers of all types, steam mops and regular mops to the best cleaning products for bathrooms and kitchens. But you’ve clicked through to this article for one specific item, and it’s either for preventative purposes or because you’ve had a fair few plumbing issues at home.
More specifically, you’ve landed on an ES Best round-up because – like us – you found it remarkably difficult to shop for plungers at all of your regular home goods retailers. Indeed, there are a surprisingly small number of stockists both physical and online which have bundles of chic, discreet and powerful toilet plungers sitting pretty in their storerooms.
Rather than having to remortgage your home because you called an emergency plumber, we’d highly recommend purchasing an effective, value-for-money plunger and getting the job done yourself. We know you can do it.
Keep scrolling for a selection of the best toilet plungers to complete your collection of DIY essentials.
Luigi's - The World's Best Toilet Plunger
Designed to unblock loos by pushing air into the basin rather than just water, this brilliant plunger doesn’t require you to form a seal for it to work. That’s right, no more fiddling around to find the perfect suction. It also means that it’ll work for toilets of all shapes and sizes, including low flow, square bottom, elongated or anything else under the sun.
Buy now £14.99, Amazon
Mr. Siga Toilet Plunger and Bowl Brush Combo
A fabulous two-in-one option complete with a heavy-duty toilet plunger and brush, the former is made with a commercial-grade rubber suction cup for maximum plunging power, while the latter is crafted with dense nylon bristles. We’re big fans of the sleek, space-saving design.
Buy now £17.99, Amazon
Master Plunger with Powerful Suction
No matter the blockage, the Master Plunger provides a quick and easy solution. The lightweight yet powerful device makes achieving suction a breeze thanks to the accordion design and ergonomic handle.
Buy now £5.00, Homebase
Clorox Toilet Hideaway Caddy
Any plunge that comes with a discrete, hide-away caddy is a winner in our eyes. This option from American brand Clorox features a high-suction flange cup and an extra-long 15.5-inch handle with an ergonomic grip for better leverage. The hideaway caddy automatically opens when the plunger is removed, and closes when it’s placed back in.
Buy now £22.37, Amazon
Buffalo Maxi Plunger PRO with Rubber Seal
What sets the pro-grade Buffalo Maxi Plunger aside isn’t just its heavy-duty plastic construction and extendable accordion suction base, but the easy-grip D-shaped handle for better leverage and control. It clears blocked drains fast with no risk for splashback. The relief air valve also works to eliminate overflow.
Buy now £20.49, B&Q
Nirox Set of 2 Plungers
This set of two classic plungers is perfect for unblocking sinks and toilets alike. The larger one has a diameter of 140mm, while the smaller, sink-appropriate plunger has a diameter of 110mm.
Buy now £9.99, Amazon
TIJAR Long Handle Plunger
This versatile plunger can be called upon for shower drains, kitchen sinks, bathtubs and toilets – however, we’d recommend picking one location for its use and sticking to it. It’s a heavy-duty, quality rubber plunger which belongs in your DIY arsenal.
Buy now £4.89, Amazon
